If a person intentionally and with deliberation causes the death of another person in Weld County, they can be charged with First Degree Homicide / Murder. A Wyoming man was recently arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, after evidence led police in Greeley, Colorado, to him. A few years ago, a truck driver was reported to have accidently did after his truck rolled over him while he performed maintenance to his semi on the side of a Weld County road. After further investigation, it was found that the truck driver was actually shot in the head instead of his death being an accident. If you are accused of First-Degree Murder, like this man was, you need an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight for you.
In Greeley, Colorado What is the Definition of 1st Degree Murder or Homicide?
In Greeley, Colorado, the legal definition of Murder in the 1st Degree, is located at C.R.S. 18-3-102:
A person commits the crime of murder in the first degree if:
(a) After deliberation and with the intent to cause the death of a person other than himself, he causes the death of that person or of another person; or
(b) Acting either alone or with one or more persons, he or she commits or attempts to commit arson, robbery, burglary, kidnapping, sexual assault as prohibited by section 18-3-402, sexual assault in the first or second degree as prohibited by section 18-3-402 or 18-3-403, as those sections existed prior to July 1, 2000, or a class 3 felony for sexual assault on a child as provided in section 18-3-405 (2), or the crime of escape as provided in section 18-8-208, and, in the course of or in furtherance of the crime that he or she is committing or attempting to commit, or of immediate flight therefrom, the death of a person, other than one of the participants, is caused by anyone; or
(c) By perjury or subornation of perjury he procures the conviction and execution of any innocent person; or
(d) Under circumstances evidencing an attitude of universal malice manifesting extreme indifference to the value of human life generally, he knowingly engages in conduct which creates a grave risk of death to a person, or persons, other than himself, and thereby causes the death of another; or
(e) He or she commits unlawful distribution, dispensation, or sale of a controlled substance to a person under the age of eighteen years on school grounds as provided in section 18-18-407 (2), and the death of such person is caused by the use of such controlled substance; or
(f) The person knowingly causes the death of a child who has not yet attained twelve years of age and the person committing the offense is one in a position of trust with respect to the victim.
What is the Sentence and Penalty of First-Degree Homicide/ Murder in Weld County?
The sentence and penalty for murder in the first degree in Weld County is life imprisonment in the Colorado Department of Corrections. It is important to know the charges against you and have an experienced criminal defense attorney at your side, fighting your charges. You need a Murder or Homicide lawyer who can get the best possible outcome for you and your future.
Common Defenses to a 1st Degree Murder Charge in Windsor, Ault, and Severance, Colorado
In Windsor, Ault, Severance, and across the rest of Colorado, the best defense to a 1st Degree Murder charge depends on the facts of your case. The Homicide attorneys at the O’Malley Law Office have over 30 years of experience and will dedicate the time needed to learn the details of your case and fight for you. Some common defenses to 1st Degree Murder are:
- Mistaken Identity, it was not you that killed another person.
- The death of another was accidental.
- The death was a result of self-defense, or you were defending yourself or someone else.